There's a shift happening across every corner of the hospitality and corporate world, and it's not subtle. Guests are reading your sustainability story before they book. Clients are evaluating your ESG commitments before they sign. In several states, switching from products like single-use plastic bottles to sustainable soap dispensers isn't just a smart business move; it's becoming the law.
The question isn't really whether to make the switch. It's how to do it without sacrificing the premium experience your brand has worked hard to build.
That's where The Polished Jar comes in.
Reduce Waste
The hospitality industry generates approximately 289,700 tons of waste annually, according to industry data widely cited by sustainability organizations, and plastic amenities are among the most visible contributors. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 550 million shampoo bottles are discarded every year.
The math is hard to ignore, and so is the regulatory momentum. California banned single-use plastic toiletry bottles in hotel rooms in 2023. New York followed for hotels with more than 50 rooms beginning January 2025. Washington State has similar legislation taking effect in 2027. More states are moving in the same direction.
Switching to refillable dispensers for business isn't just an ethical decision. It's a strategic one.
Eco-Friendly Soap Dispensers
The Polished Jar's sustainable soap dispensers are available in glass, BPA-free plastic, concrete, stoneware, and marble, with options for hand soap, lotion, foaming soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Every dispenser is refillable, durable, and fits seamlessly into upscale environments.
All of our B2B dispensers can be customized with your logo, making them a branding asset, not just a utility.
A Full Facility Ecosystem
One of the things that makes The Polished Jar genuinely different for B2B clients is the breadth of our product line. Most sustainability vendors solve one piece of the puzzle. We cover the whole picture.
- Restaurants and dining rooms: Our refillable water carafes and glass olive oil pour bottles replace disposable plastic alternatives at the table with something that refines the dining experience. Pair them with custom-labeled spice jars for a fully branded, waste-reduced table setup.
- Hotel guest rooms and vacation rentals: Refillable shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion dispensers are available in shower-safe materials. They replace the miniature bottles that guests used to discard after a single use.
- Restrooms and kitchens across all venues: Our eco-friendly soap dispensers and lotion dispensers are available in a range of finishes and materials that complement any interior design direction, from minimalist modern to classic luxury.
- For country clubs and corporate facilities: Custom-branded sustainable products available across our full dispenser line let you extend your brand identity into every shared space, while reducing procurement costs and waste over time.
Long-Term Financial Benefits
There's a conversation worth having beyond the environmental impact: the numbers. When you're buying thousands of single-use miniature bottles per month, you're paying for the packaging, the logistics, and the ongoing replenishment cycle, as well as the product. Studies cited in state legislative testimony find that switching from single-use plastic toiletries to reusable dispensers can save hotels between 30% and 70% on amenity costs, making the upfront investment in quality refillable vessels one of the fastest paybacks in hospitality operations.
With The Polished Jar, your upfront investment is in durable, refillable vessels that you fill from a bulk supply source of your choosing. The dispensers themselves are made to last; no need for replacements month after month.
Custom Branding on Bottles
Every product in our B2B line is available with your logo. That means a hotel guest, a country club member, or a corporate visitor interacts with your brand every time they reach for the dispenser.
Our custom-branded sustainable products are available in dispensers, pour bottles, and more. Whether you're outfitting 10 vacation rental units or 400 hotel rooms, we work with you to build a program that fits your scale, your aesthetic, and your sustainability goals.
FAQs on Refillable Dispensers for Businesses
Below, we've addressed a few questions concerning refillable dispensers for businesses. Please contact us for additional information.
Are there regulations that require my business to switch away from single-use toiletry bottles?
It depends on where you're located, and the landscape is changing quickly. California banned single-use plastic toiletry bottles in lodging establishments with 50 or more rooms beginning in 2023. New York enacted a similar law effective January 2025. Washington State's law takes effect in January 2027 for properties with 50 or more units, and in 2028 for smaller establishments. Illinois has comparable legislation. Several other states are actively moving toward similar restrictions. Even where no law yet exists, major hotel brands, including Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, and Hilton, have already made company-wide commitments to eliminate single-use plastic amenities, indicating this is a direction the entire industry is heading, regardless of local legislation.
Can we fill The Polished Jar dispensers with our own product, or do we have to use a specific soap brand?
You can fill them with whatever product you choose. Our dispensers are vessels; they're not locked into any particular soap, shampoo, or lotion brand. That means you maintain full control over your product quality and supplier relationships. You simply refill from your bulk supply as needed.
How do we handle refilling across multiple rooms or locations?
This is one of the most common questions we hear from hospitality clients. The practical reality is that a refillable dispenser with a pump or pour spout is actually faster for housekeeping to service than counting, replacing, and disposing of individual single-use bottles. Many properties establish a simple refill protocol, similar to restocking any other amenity, that integrates easily into existing room-turnover or facilities routines.
Partner with us to Build Your Business’s Sustainability Program
Whether you're outfitting a single location or rolling out across an entire portfolio, we'd love to help you put together a custom program that fits your brand, your spaces, and your sustainability goals. Let's talk about what that looks like for your business.